2024 Berry Bros. & Rudd Albariño by Bodegas Sucesores de Benito Santos, Rías Baixas, Spain Hidden Gem This is always an excellent

This is always an excellent performer

a blend of 80% Sangiovese

juicy blackcurrants dance across the palate

So the family are clearly not closing the door on the possibility of releasing single Grand Cru vineyard wines

All of this is wrapped up on the lingering palate by further notes of fruit syrup

2024 Berry Bros. & Rudd Albariño by Bodegas Sucesores de Benito Santos, Rías Baixas, Spain Hidden Gem This is always an excellentAlbario is a relatively thick skinned white grape that thrives in northwest Spain and Portugal. It produces wines that, at their best (like this example), are rich and gently spicy, with ripe notes of peach, green apple, and even tropical fruit. Crucially, these wines always have a wonderful acidity and a slight saline note. Sucesores de Benito Santos is less than a kilometre from the coast, bringing freshness to the wines made here. This is a bright,